His Excellency Stayed to Dinner

In this sharp 1961 comedy directed by Mario Mattoli, Totò plays a humble cook who is mistaken for a high-ranking political figure. As misunderstandings spiral, the film offers a satirical take on power, ambition, and identity. With Totò’s brilliant timing and comic mastery, this film remains a classic of postwar Italian cinema, blending farce with biting social commentary.